LTC1595/LTC1596/LTC1596-1

Serial 16-Bit
Multiplying DACs
FEATURES

DESCRIPTION

SO-8 Package (LTC1595)

nn DNL and INL: 1LSB Max
nn Low Glitch Impulse: 1nV-s Typ
nn Fast Settling to 1LSB: 2s (with LT1468)
nn Pin Compatible with Industry Standard
12-Bit DACs: DAC8043 and DAC8143/AD7543
nn 4-Quadrant Multiplication
nn Low Supply Current: 10A Max
nn Power-On Reset
nn LTC1595/LTC1596: Resets to Zero-Scale
nn LTC1596-1: Resets to Mid-Scale
nn 3-Wire SPI and MICROWIRE Compatible
Serial Interface
nn Daisy-Chain Serial Output (LTC1596)
nn Asynchronous Clear Input
nn LTC1596: Clears to Zero-Scale
nn LTC1596-1: Clears to Mid-Scale

The LTC1595/LTC1596/LTC1596-1 are serial input, 16bit

multiplying current output DACs. The LTC1595 is pin and
hardware compatible with the 12-bit DAC8043 and comes
in 8-pin PDIP and SO packages. The LTC1596 is pin and
hardware compatible with the 12-bit DAC8143/AD7543
and comes in the 16-pin SO wide package.

nn

Both are specified over the industrial temperature range.

Sensitivity of INL to op amp VOS is reduced by five times
compared to the industry standard 12-bit DACs, so most
systems can be easily upgraded to true 16-bit resolution
and linearity without requiring more precise op amps.
These DACs include an internal deglitching circuit that
reduces the glitch impulse by more than ten times to less
than 1nV-s typ.
The DACs have a clear input and a power-on reset. The
LTC1595 and LTC1596 reset to zero-scale. The LTC15961
is a version of the LTC1596 that resets to mid-scale.

APPLICATIONS

L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear
Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Process Control and Industrial Automation

Software Controlled Gain Adjustment
nn Digitally Controlled Filter and Power Supplies
nn Automatic Test Equipment
nn
nn

TYPICAL APPLICATION
SO-8 Multiplying 16-Bit DAC Has Easy 3-Wire Serial Interface
VIN

DATA
LOAD

0.8

5V

7
6
5

8
1
VDD VREF
CLK
SRI

2
RFB

LTC1595

LD

33pF

OUT1

LT 1468

GND
4

VOUT

1595/96 TA01

INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)

CLOCK

Integral Nonlinearity
1.0

0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0

49152
16384
32768
DIGITAL INPUT CODE

65535
1595/96 TA02

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Note 1)

VDD to AGND................................................ 0.5V to 7V

VDD to DGND............................................... 0.5V to 7V
AGND to DGND ............................................ VDD + 0.5V
DGND to AGND .............................................VDD + 0.5V
VREF to AGND, DGND...............................................25V
RFB to AGND, DGND.................................................25V
Digital Inputs to DGND ................ 0.5V to (VDD + 0.5V)

VOUT1, VOUT2 to AGND.................. 0.5V to (VDD + 0.5V)

Maximum Junction Temperature........................... 150C
Operating Temperature Range
LTC1595C/LTC1596C/LTC1596-1C........... 0C to 70C
LTC1595I/LTC1596I/LTC1596-1I.......... 40C to 85C
Storage Temperature Range.................. 65C to 150C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)................... 300C

PIN CONFIGURATION
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW

16 RFB

OUT2

15 VREF

VREF

VDD

AGND

14 VDD

RFB

CLK

STB1

13 CLR

OUT1

SRI

LD1

12 DGND

GND

LD

SRO

11 STB4

SRI

10 STB3

STB2

N8 PACKAGE
S8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PDIP
8-LEAD PLASTIC SO
TJMAX = 150C, JA = 130C/W (N)
TJMAX = 150C, JA = 190C/W (S)

OUT1

LD2

SW PACKAGE
16-LEAD PLASTIC SO WIDE
TJMAX = 150C, JA = 100C/W (N)
TJMAX = 150C, JA = 130C/W (SW)

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ORDER INFORMATION
LEAD FREE FINISH

TAPE AND REEL

PART MARKING*

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

TEMPERATURE RANGE

LTC1595ACN8#PBF

LTC1595ACN8#TRPBF

LTC1595ACN8

8-Lead PDIP

0C to 70C

LTC1595ACS8#PBF

LTC1595ACS8#TRPBF

1595A

8-Lead Plastic SO

0C to 70C

LTC1595BCN8#PBF

LTC1595BCN8#TRPBF

LTC1595BCN8

8-Lead PDIP

0C to 70C

LTC1595BCS8#PBF

LTC1595BCS8#TRPBF

1595B

8-Lead Plastic SO

0C to 70C

LTC1595CCN8#PBF

LTC1595CCN8#TRPBF

LTC1595CCN8

8-Lead PDIP

0C to 70C

LTC1595CCS8#PBF

LTC1595CCS8#TRPBF

1595C

8-Lead Plastic SO

0C to 70C

LTC1595AIN8#PBF

LTC1595AIN8#TRPBF

LTC1595AIN8

8-Lead PDIP

40C to 85C

LTC1595AIS8#PBF

LTC1595AIS8#TRPBF

1595AI

8-Lead Plastic SO

40C to 85C

LTC1595BIN8#PBF

LTC1595BIN8#TRPBF

LTC1595BIN8

8-Lead PDIP

40C to 85C

LTC1595BIS8#PBF

LTC1595BIS8#TRPBF

1595BI

8-Lead Plastic SO

40C to 85C

LTC1595CIN8#PBF

LTC1595CIN8#TRPBF

LTC1595CIN8

8-Lead PDIP

40C to 85C

LTC1595CIS8#PBF

LTC1595CIS8#TRPBF

1595CI

8-Lead Plastic SO

40C to 85C

LTC1596ACSW#PBF

LTC1596ACSW#TRPBF

LTC1596ACSW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

0C to 70C

LTC1596BCSW#PBF

LTC1596BCSW#TRPBF

LTC1596BCSW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

0C to 70C

LTC1596CCSW#PBF

LTC1596CCSW#TRPBF

LTC1596CCSW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

0C to 70C

LTC1596AISW#PBF

LTC1596AISW#TRPBF

LTC1596AISW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

40C to 85C

LTC1596BISW#PBF

LTC1596BISW#TRPBF

LTC1596BISW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

40C to 85C

LTC1596CISW#PBF

LTC1596CISW#TRPBF

LTC1596CISW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

40C to 85C

LTC1596-1ACSW#PBF

LTC1596-1ACSW#TRPBF LTC1596-1ACSW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

0C to 70C

LTC1596-1BCSW#PBF

LTC1596-1BCSW#TRPBF LTC1596-1BCSW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

0C to 70C

LTC1596-1CCSW#PBF

LTC1596-1CCSW#TRPBF LTC1596-1CCSW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

0C to 70C

LTC1596-1AISW#PBF

LTC1596-1AISW#TRPBF

LTC1596-1AISW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

40C to 85C

LTC1596-1BISW#PBF

LTC1596-1BISW#TRPBF

LTC1596-1BISW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

40C to 85C

LTC1596-1CISW#PBF

LTC1596-1CISW#TRPBF

LTC1596-1CISW

16-Lead Plastic SO Wide

40C to 85C

Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
Consult LTC Marketing for information on non-standard lead based finish parts.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C. VDD = 5V 10%, VREF = 10V, VOUT1 = VOUT2 = AGND = 0V, TA = TMIN to
TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
SYMBOL

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

LTC1595A/96A/96-1A

LTC1595B/96B/96-1B

LTC1595C/96C/96-1C

MIN

MIN

MIN

TYP

MAX

TYP

MAX

TYP

MAX

UNITS

Accuracy
Resolution
Monotonicity
INL

Integral Nonlinearity

(Note 2) TA = 25C

TMIN to TMAX

DNL

Differential
Nonlinearity

TA = 25C
TMIN to TMAX

Gain Error

(Note 3) TA = 25C

TMIN to TMAX

GE

16

16

16

16

16

Bits

15

Bits

0.25
0.35

1
1

2
2

4
4

LSB
LSB

0.2
0.2

1
1

1
1

2
2

LSB
LSB

2
3

16
16

16
32

32
32

LSB
LSB

MAX

UNITS

ppm/C

VDD = 5V 10%, VREF = 10V, VOUT1 = VOUT2 = AGND = 0V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
SYMBOL
ILEAKAGE

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

Gain Temperature Coefficient

(Note 4) Gain/Temperature

OUT1 Leakage Current

(Note 5) TA = 25C

TMIN to TMAX

Zero-Scale Error
PSRR

Power Supply Rejection

TA = 25C
TMIN to TMAX

MIN

TYP
1

l
l

3
15

nA
nA

0.2
1

LSB
LSB

VDD = 5V 10%

(Note 6)

LSB/V

10

Reference Input
RREF

VREF Input Resistance

AC Performance

THD

Output Current Settling Time

(Notes 7, 8)

Mid-Scale Glitch Impulse

Using LT1122 Op Amp, CFEEDBACK = 33pF

nV-s

Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse

Full-Scale Transition, VREF = 0V,

Using LT1122 Op Amp, CFEEDBACK = 33pF

nV-s

Multiplying Feedthrough Error

VREF = 10V, 10kHz Sine Wave

mVP-P

Total Harmonic Distortion

(Note 9)

108

dB

Equivalent DAC Thermal Noise Voltage Density

(Note 10) f = 1kHz

11

nV/Hz

Analog Outputs (Note 4)

COUT

Output Capacitance (Note 4)

DAC Register Loaded to All 1s, COUT1

115

130

pF

DAC Register Loaded to All 0s, COUT1

70

80

pF

Digital Inputs
VIH

Digital Input High Voltage

VIL

Digital Input Low Voltage

IIN

Digital Input Current

CIN

Digital Input Capacitance

(Note 4) VIN = 0V

2.4

V
0.001

0.8

pF

Digital Outputs: SRO (LTC1596/LTC1596-1)

VOH

Digital Output High Voltage

IOH = 200A

VOL

Digital Output Low Voltage

IOL = 1.6mA

V
0.4

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ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS

The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C. VDD = 5V 10%, VREF = 10V, VOUT1 = GND = 0V, TA = TMIN to TMAX,
unless otherwise noted.
SYMBOL

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNITS

Timing Characteristics (LTC1595)

tDS

Serial Input to CLK Setup Time

30

ns

tDH

Serial Input to CLK Hold Time

30

ns

tSRI

Serial Input Data Pulse Width

60

ns

tCH

Clock Pulse Width High

60

ns

tCL

Clock Pulse Width Low

60

ns

tLD

Load Pulse Width

60

ns

tASB

LSB Clocked into Input Register to DAC Register Load Time

ns

VDD = 5V 10%, VREF = 10V, VOUT1 = VOUT2 = AGND = 0V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
SYMBOL

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNITS

Timing Characteristics (LTC1596/LTC1596-1)

STB1 Used as the Strobe

30

ns

tDS2

STB2 Used as the Strobe

20

ns

tDS3

STB3 Used as the Strobe

25

ns

tDS4

STB4 Used as the Strobe

20

ns

STB1 Used as the Strobe

30

ns

tDH2

STB2 Used as the Strobe

40

15

ns

tDH3

STB3 Used as the Strobe

35

10

ns

tDH4

STB4 Used as the Strobe

40

15

ns

tDS1

tDH1

Serial Input to Strobe Setup Time

Serial Input to Strobe Hold Time

tSRI

Serial Input Data Pulse Width

60

ns

tSTB1 to tSTB4

Strobe Pulse Width

(Note 11)

60

ns

tSTB1 to tSTB4

Strobe Pulse Width

(Note 12)

60

ns

tLD1, tLD2

LD Pulse Width

60

ns

tASB

LSB Strobed Into Input Register to Load DAC

Register Time

ns

tCLR

Clear Pulse Width

100

ns

tPD1

STB1 to SRO Propagation Delay

CL = 50pF

30

150

ns

tPD

STB2, STB3, STB4 to SRO Propagation Delay

CL = 50pF

30

200

ns

4.5

Power Supply
VDD

Supply Voltage

IDD

Supply Current

Digital Inputs = 0V or VDD

Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings

may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime.
Note 2: 1LSB = 0.0015% of full-scale = 15.3ppm of full-scale.
Note 3: Using internal feedback resistor.
Note 4: Guaranteed by design, not subject to test.
Note 5: IOUT1 with DAC register loaded with all 0s.
Note 6: Typical temperature coefficient is 100ppm/C.
Note 7: OUT1 load = 100 in parallel with 13pF.

5.5

1.5

10

Note 8: To 0.0015% for a full-scale change, measured from the falling

edge of LD1, LD2 or LD.
Note 9: VREF = 6VRMS at 1kHz. DAC register loaded with all 1s;
op amp = LT1007.
Note 10: Calculation from en = 4kTRB where: k = Boltzmann constant
(J/K); R = resistance (); T = temperature (K); B = bandwidth (Hz).
Note 11: Minimum high time for STB1, STB2, STB4. Minimum low time
for STB3.
Note 12: Minimum low time for STB1, STB2, STB4. Minimum high time
for STB3.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Mid-Scale Glitch Impulse

0
LD FALLING EDGE

10

Differential Nonlinearity (INL)

1.0

0.8

0.8

DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)

INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)

1nV-s TYP
USING LT1122 OP AMP
CFEEDBACK = 33pF
VREF = 10V

+10
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (mV)

Integral Nonlinearity (INL)

1.0

0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8

2
TIME (s)

1.0

16384
49152
32768
DIGITAL INPUT CODE

1595/96 G01

0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0

65535

1.0
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)

INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)

1595/96 G04

0.5

0
10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)

0.5

0
10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)

10

40
60
80

100
120
100

ALL
BITS
ON

ALL
BITS OFF

1k

USING LT1122 OP AMP

CFEEDBACK = 33pF

100k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)

1M

10M
1595/96 G07

1.0

VREF = 10V
1

VREF = 2.5V
0

10

Differential Nonlinearity
vs Supply Voltage
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)

ATTENUATION (dB)

20

D15
D14
D13
D12
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0

Integral Nonlinearity
vs Supply Voltage

INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY (LSB)

1595/96 G06

1595/96 G05

Multiplying Mode Frequency

Response vs Digital Code

65535

Differential Nonlinearity
vs Reference Voltage

1.0

GATED
SETTLING
WAVEFORM
500V/DIV

49152
32768
16384
DIGITAL INPUT CODE

1595/96 G03

Integral Nonlinearity
vs Reference Voltage

DAC
OUTPUT
5V/DIV

1595/96 G02

Full-Scale Settling Waveform

1s/DIV
USING LT1122 OP AMP
CFEEDBACK = 33pF

0.6
0.4

8
6
5
7
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

10

1595/96 G08

0.5

8
6
5
7
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

10

1595/96 G09

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Current
vs Logic Input Voltage
1.0

Logic Threshold
vs Supply Voltage
3.0

VDD = 5V

0.9

2.5
LOGIC THRESHOLD (V)

SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2

2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5

0.1
0

3
2
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)

3 4 5 6 7 8
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

10

1595/96 G11

1595/96 G10

PIN FUNCTIONS
LTC1595
VREF (Pin 1): Reference Input.
RFB (Pin 2): Feedback Resistor. Normally tied to the output
of the current to voltage converter op amp.
OUT1 (Pin 3): Current Output Pin. Tie to inverting input
of current to voltage converter op amp.
GND (Pin 4): Ground Pin.
LD (Pin 5): The Serial Interface Load Control Input. When
LD is pulled low, data is loaded from the shift register into
the DAC register, updating the DAC output.
SRI (Pin 6): The Serial Data Input. Data on the SRI pin
is latched into the shift register on the rising edge of the
serial clock. Data is loaded MSB first.
CLK (Pin 7): The Serial Interface Clock Input.
VDD (Pin 8): The Positive Supply Input. 4.5V VDD 5.5V.
Requires a bypass capacitor to ground.
LTC1596/LTC1596-1
OUT1 (Pin 1): True Current Output Pin. Tie to inverting
input of current to voltage converter op amp.
OUT2 (Pin 2): Complement Current Output Pin. Tie to
analog ground.
AGND (Pin 3): Analog Ground Pin.

STB1, STB2, STB3, STB4 (Pins 4, 8, 10, 11): Serial

Interface Clock Inputs. STB1, STB2 and STB4 are rising
edge triggered inputs. STB3 is a falling edge triggered
input (see Truth Tables).
LD1, LD2 (Pins 5, 9): Serial Interface Load Control Inputs.
When LD1 and LD2 are pulled low, data is loaded from
the shift register into the DAC register, updating the DAC
output (see Truth Tables).
SRO (Pin 6): The Output of the Shift Register. Becomes
valid on the active edge of the serial clock.
SRI (Pin 7): The Serial Data Input. Data on the SRI pin
is latched into the shift register on the active edge of the
serial clock. Data is loaded MSB first.
DGND (Pin 12): Digital Ground Pin.
CLR (Pin 13): The Clear Pin for the DAC. Clears DAC to
zero-scale when pulled low on LTC1596. Clears DAC to
mid-scale when pulled low on LTC1596-1. This pin should
be tied to VDD for normal operation.
VDD (Pin 14): The Positive Supply Input. 4.5V VDD
5.5V. Requires a bypass capacitor to ground.
VREF (Pin 15): Reference Input.
RFB (Pin 16): Feedback Resistor. Normally tied to the
output of the current to voltage converter op amp.
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TRUTH TABLES
Table 2. LTC1596/LTC1596-1 DAC Register

Table 1. LTC1596/LTC1596-1 Input Register

CONTROL INPUTS

CONTROL INPUTS
STB1 STB2 STB3 STB4 INPUT REGISTER AND SRO OPERATION
0
0
0

0
1
X
X
X

0
X
1
X
X

0
0

1
X
X
0
X

X
X
X
1

Serial Data Bit on SRI Loaded Into Input

Register, MSB First
Data Bit or SRI Appears on SRO Pin After
16 Clocked Bits
No Input Register Operation
No SRO Operation

BLOCK DIAGRAM
VREF

CLR

LD1

LD2

DAC Register Operation

Reset DAC Register and Input Register to

All 0s (LTC1596) or to Mid-Scale (LTC1596-1)
(Asynchronous Operation)

No DAC Register Operation

Load DAC Register with the Contents of Input

Register

(LTC1595)
56k

1
56k

56k

56k

56k

56k

56k

56k

56k

112k

112k

2 RFB
112k

112k

7k

3 OUT1
4 GND

VDD 8
DECODER

LOAD

LD 5

D15
(MSB)

CLK 7

D14

D13

D12

D11

DAC REGISTER

INPUT 16-BIT SHIFT REGISTER

CLK

D0
(LSB)

IN

6 SRI
1595 BD

TIMING DIAGRAM

(LTC1595)
tDH

tDS

tCL

tCH

CLK INPUT
tSRI
SRI

PREVIOUS
WORD

D15
MSB

D14

D1

D0
LSB
tASB

LD

tLD
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BLOCK DIAGRAM

(LTC1596/LTC1596-1)
56k

VREF 15
56k

56k

56k

56k

56k

56k

56k

56k

112k

16 RFB

112k

112k

112k

7k

1 OUT1
2 OUT2

VDD 14

3 AGND

DECODER
CLR 13

CLR

LD1 5

LOAD

LD2 9

D14

D15
(MSB)

D12

D13

D11

DAC REGISTER

D0
(LSB)

CLR

STB1 4

IN

INPUT 16-BIT SHIFT REGISTER

CLK

STB2 8

7 SRI

OUT

STB3 10

1596 BD

STB4 11

6 SRO
DGND 12

TIMING DIAGRAM

(LTC1596/LTC1596-1)
t DS1
t DS2
t DS3
t DS4

t DH1
t DH2
t DH3
t DH4

STROBE INPUT
STB1, STB2, STB4
(INVERT FOR STB3)

D15
MSB

SRI

D14

t STB1
t STB2
t STB3
t STB4

t STB1
t STB2
t STB3
t STB4
D13

D0
LSB

D1
t SRI

t ASB
t LD1
t LD2

LD1, LD2
t PD
t PD1
SRO

D15 (MSB)
PREVIOUS WORD

D14
PREVIOUS WORD

D13
PREVIOUS WORD

D0 (LSB)
PREVIOUS WORD

D15 (MSB)
CURRENT WORD
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Description

The 16-pin LTC1596 can operate in identical fashion to

the LTC1595 but offers additional pins for flexibility. Four
clock pins are available STB1, STB2, STB3 and STB4. STB1,
STB2 and STB4 operate like the CLK pin of the LTC1595,
capturing data on their rising edges. STB3 captures data
on its falling edge (see Truth Table 1).

The LTC1595/LTC1596 are 16-bit multiplying DACs which

have serial inputs and current outputs. They use precision R/2R technology to provide exceptional linearity and
stability. The devices operate from a single 5V supply and
provide 10V reference input and voltage output ranges
when used with an external op amp. These devices have
a proprietary deglitcher that reduces glitch impulse to
1nV-s over a 0V to 10V output range.

The LTC1596 has two load pins, LD1 and LD2. To load data,
both pins must be taken low. If one of the pins is grounded,
the other pin will operate identically to LTC1595s LD pin.
An asynchronous clear input (CLR) resets the LTC1596 to
zero-scale (and the LTC1596-1 to mid-scale) when pulled
low (see Truth Table 2).

Serial I/O
The LTC1595/LTC1596 have SPI/MICROWIRE compatible
serial ports that accept 16-bit serial words. Data is accepted
MSB first and loaded with a load pin.

The LTC1596 also has a data output pin SRO that can be
connected to the SRI input of another DAC to daisy chain
multiple DACs on one 3-wire interface (see LTC1596
Timing Diagram).

The 8-pin LTC1595 has a 3-wire interface. Data is shifted

into the SRI data input on the rising edge of the CLK pin.
At the end of the data transfer, data is loaded into the DAC
register by pulling the LD pin low (see LTC1595 Timing
Diagram).

VREF
10V TO 10V

Unipolar (2-Quadrant Multiplying) Mode

(VOUT = 0V to VREF)
The LTC1595/LTC1596 can be used with a single op amp
to provide 2-quadrant multiplying operation as shown in
Figure 1. With a fixed 10V reference, the circuits shown
give a precision unipolar 0V to 10V output swing.

5V

0.1F
10
4
7
5
6
9
8
11

13

14

15

16

STB3 CLR VDD VREF RFB

STB1
SRI
LD1
LTC1596
SRO
LD2
STB2
STB4
DGND
AGND
12

33pF
OUT1

OUT2

LT1001

VOUT
0V TO VREF

TO NEXT DAC
FOR DAISY-CHAINING

1595/96 F01a

(a)
VREF
10V TO 10V

5V
0.1F
7
P

6
5

VDD VREF
CLK

RFB

SRI

LTC1595

33pF
OUT1 3

LD

GND
4

LT1001

1595/96 F01b

(b)

10

Table 1. Unipolar Binary Code Table

VOUT
0V TO VREF

DIGITAL INPUT BINARY NUMBER

IN DAC REGISTER
MSB
LSB
1111
1111
1111
1111
1000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0001
0000
0000
0000
0000

ANALOG OUTPUT VOUT

VREF (65,535/65,536)
VREF (32,768/65,536) = VREF /2
VREF (1/65,536)
0V

Figure 1. Unipolar Operation (2-Quadrant Multiplication) VOUT = 0V to VREF

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Bipolar (4-Quadrant Multiplying) Mode
(VOUT = VREF to VREF)
The LTC1595/LTC1596 can be used with a dual op amp
and three external resistors to provide 4-quadrant multiplying operation as shown in Figure 2 (last page). With a
fixed 10V reference, the circuits shown give a precision
bipolar 10V to 10V output swing. Using the LTC1596-1
will cause the power-on reset and clear pin to reset the
DAC to mid-scale (bipolar zero).
Op Amp Selection
Because of the extremely high accuracy of the 16-bit
LTC1595/LTC1596, thought should be given to op amp
selection in order to achieve the exceptional performance
of which the part is capable. Fortunately, the sensitivity of
INL and DNL to op amp offset has been greatly reduced
compared to previous generations of multiplying DACs.
Op amp offset will contribute mostly to output offset and
gain and will have minimal effect on INL and DNL. For
example, a 500V op amp offset will cause about 0.55LSB

INL degradation and 0.15LSB DNL degradation with a 10V

full-scale range. The main effects of op amp offset will
be a degradation of zero-scale error equal to the op amp
offset, and a degradation of full-scale error equal to twice
the op amp offset. For example, the same 500V op amp
offset will cause a 3.3LSB zero-scale error and a 6.5LSB
full-scale error with a 10V full-scale range.
Op amp input bias current (IBIAS) contributes only a zeroscale error equal to IBIAS(RFB) = IBIAS(RREF) = IBIAS(7k).
Table 2 shows a selection of LTC op amps which are
suitable for use with the LTC1595/LTC1596. For a thorough discussion of 16-bit DAC settling time and op amp
selection, refer to Application Note 74, Component and
Measurement Advances Ensure 16-Bit DAC Settling Time.
Grounding
As with any high resolution converter, clean grounding
is important. A low impedance analog ground plane and
star grounding should be used. IOUT2 (LTC1596) and GND
(LTC1595) must be tied to the star ground with as low a
resistance as possible.

Table 2. 16-Bit Settling Time for Various Amplifiers Driven by the LT1595 DAC. LT1468 (Shaded) Offers Fastest Settling Time While
Maintaining Accuracy Over Temperature
AMPLIFIER

CONSERVATIVE SETTLING TIME AND COMPENSATION VALUE

COMMENTS

LT1001

120s

100pF

Good Low Speed Choice

LT1007

19s

100pF

IB Gives 1LSB Error at 25C

LT1013

75s

150pF

1LSB Error Due to VOS Over Temperature

LT1077

200s

100pF

LT1097

120s

75pF

Good Low Speed Choice

LT1112

120s

100pF

Good Low Speed Choice Dual

LT1178

450s

100pF

Low Power Dual

LT1468

2.5s

30pF

Fastest Settling with 16-Bit Performance

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.

N8 Package
N Package
8-Lead PDIP
(Narrow .300 Inch)
8-Lead PDIP
(Narrow
.300 Inch)
(Reference
LTC DWG
# 05-08-1510
Rev I)

(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1510 Rev I)

.400*
(10.160)
MAX
8

.255 .015*
(6.477 0.381)

.300 .325
(7.620 8.255)

.008 .015
(0.203 0.381)

+.035
.325 .015
8.255

+0.889
0.381

.045 .065
(1.143 1.651)

.065
(1.651)
TYP

.100
(2.54)
BSC

.130 .005
(3.302 0.127)

.120
(3.048) .020
MIN
(0.508)
MIN
.018 .003
N8 REV I 0711
(0.457 0.076)

NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE

INCHES
MILLIMETERS
*THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .010 INCH (0.254mm)

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

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S8 Package
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow .150 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1610 Rev G)

.189 .197
(4.801 5.004)
NOTE 3

.045 .005

.050 BSC

.245
MIN

.160 .005

.010 .020
45
(0.254 0.508)

.053 .069
(1.346 1.752)
0 8 TYP

.016 .050
(0.406 1.270)

.150 .157
(3.810 3.988)
NOTE 3

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT

.008 .010
(0.203 0.254)

.228 .244
(5.791 6.197)

.030 .005
TYP

NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS IN

.014 .019
(0.355 0.483)
TYP

INCHES
(MILLIMETERS)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .006" (0.15mm)
4. PIN 1 CAN BE BEVEL EDGE OR A DIMPLE

.004 .010
(0.101 0.254)

.050
(1.270)
BSC

SO8 REV G 0212

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Please refer to http://www.linear.com/designtools/packaging/ for the most recent package drawings.

SW Package
16-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Wide .300 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1620)

.050 BSC .045 .005

.030 .005
TYP

.398 .413
(10.109 10.490)
NOTE 4
16

15

14

13

12

11

10

N
.325 .005

.420
MIN

.394 .419
(10.007 10.643)

NOTE 3

N/2

N/2

RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT

1

.005
(0.127)
RAD MIN

.009 .013
(0.229 0.330)
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS IN

.291 .299
(7.391 7.595)
NOTE 4
.010 .029 45
(0.254 0.737)

.093 .104
(2.362 2.642)

.037 .045
(0.940 1.143)

0 8 TYP

NOTE 3
.016 .050
(0.406 1.270)

.050
(1.270)
BSC

.014 .019
(0.356 0.482)
TYP

INCHES
(MILLIMETERS)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. PIN 1 IDENT, NOTCH ON TOP AND CAVITIES ON THE BOTTOM OF PACKAGES ARE THE MANUFACTURING OPTIONS.
THE PART MAY BE SUPPLIED WITH OR WITHOUT ANY OF THE OPTIONS
4. THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED .006" (0.15mm)

14

.004 .012
(0.102 0.305)

S16 (WIDE) 0502

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REVISION HISTORY

(Revision history begins at Rev B)

REV

DATE

DESCRIPTION

02/12

Removed 16-Lead PDIP

PAGE NUMBER
1, 2

8/15

Fixed errors in Table 3

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TYPICAL APPLICATION
R2
20k

VREF
10V TO 10V

R3
20k

5V

0.1F
10
4
7
5
6
9
8
11

13

14

15

16

33pF

STB3 CLR VDD VREF RFB

STB1
SRI
LD1
LTC1596-1
SRO
LD2
STB2
STB4
DGND
AGND

OUT1

R1
10k

1/2 LT1112

OUT2

(20k 2)

1/2 LT1112

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TO NEXT DAC
FOR DAISY-CHAINING

1595/96 F02a

VOUT
VREF TO VREF

RESISTORS: CADDOCK T914-20K-010-02

(OR EQUIVALENT) 20k, 0.01%, TC TRACK = 2ppm/C

(a)
VREF
10V TO 10V
5V
0.1F
7
P

6
5

VDD VREF

RFB

LTC1595

Table 3. Bipolar Offset Binary Code Table

33pF

CLK
SRI

R3
20k

R2
20k

OUT1

LD

1/2 LT1112

GND
4

R1
10k
(20k 2)

1/2 LT1112

VOUT
VREF TO VREF

DIGITAL INPUT BINARY NUMBER

IN DAC REGISTER
MSB
LSB
1111
1111
1111
1111
1000
0000
0000
0001
1000
0000
0000
0000
0111
1111
1111
1111
0000
0000
0000
0000

1595/96 F02b

ANALOG OUTPUT VOUT

VREF (32,767/32,768)
VREF (1/32,768)
0V
VREF (1/32,768)
VREF

(b)
Figure 2. Bipolar Operation (4-Quadrant Multiplication) VOUT = VREF to VREF

RELATED PARTS
PART NUMBER
DACs
LTC1590
LTC1597
LTC1650
LTC1658
LTC7543/LTC8143/LTC8043
ADCs
LTC1418
LTC1604
LTC1605
LTC2400
Op Amps
LT1001
LT1112
LT1468
References
LT1236
LT1634

DESCRIPTION

COMMENTS

Dual Serial I/O Multiplying IOUT 12-Bit DAC

Parallel 16-Bit Current Output DAC
Serial 16-Bit Voltage Output DAC
Serial 14-Bit Voltage Output DAC
Serial I/O Multiplying IOUT 12-Bit DACs

16-Pin SO and PDIP, SPI Interface

Low Glitch, 1LSB Maximum INL, DNL
Low Noise and Glitch Rail-to-Rail VOUT
Low Power, 8-Lead MSOP Rail-to-Rail VOUT
Clear Pin and Serial Data Output (LTC8143)

14-Bit, 200ksps 5V Sampling ADC

16-Bit, 333ksps Sampling ADC
Single 5V, 16-Bit 100ksps ADC
24-Bit, ADC in SO-8

16mW Dissipation, Serial and Parallel Outputs

2.5V Input, SINAD = 90dB, THD = 100dB
Low Power, 10V Inputs
1ppm (4ppm) Offset (Full-Scale), Internal 50Hz/60Hz Notches

Precision Operational Amplifier

Dual Low Power, Precision Picoamp Input Op Amp
90MHz, 22V/s, 16-Bit Accurate Op Amp

Low Offset, Low Drift

Low Offset, Low Drift
Precise, 1s Settling to 0.0015%

Precision Reference
Micropower Reference

Ultralow Drift, 5ppm/C, High Accuracy 0.05%

Ultralow Drift, 10ppm/C, High Accuracy 0.05%

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